Swiss Public Shows Growing Support for Single Health Insurer System

GFS Bern poll indicates 53% of Swiss now favor transitioning to unified public health insurance amid rising premiums.

53% of Swiss respondents now support a single public health insurer system.
Swiss health insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive year.
Swiss voters have previously rejected a single-insurer system three times.
The Socialist Party is seeking partners to launch a new initiative to change the insurance model.

53%

Support for single public insurer

Consecutive years of premium hikes

"Right now, any idea that promises to cut health insurance premiums resonates with the public."
— Tobias Keller

"A single-payer model would have no cost-reducing effect and would be less efficient due to the lack of competition."
— prio.swiss

Public Sentiment Shifts: The Majority Demands Change

53% of Swiss respondents now support a single public health insurer system.
Swiss health insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive year.
Swiss voters have previously rejected a single-insurer system three times.
The Socialist Party is seeking partners to launch a new initiative to change the insurance model.

53%

Support for single public insurer

Consecutive years of premium hikes

"Right now, any idea that promises to cut health insurance premiums resonates with the public."
— Tobias Keller

"A single-payer model would have no cost-reducing effect and would be less efficient due to the lack of competition."
— prio.swiss